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arp-scaniputils
Free

Free to download and use, with the source published on GitHub.

 Free

Free and open source under the BSD and GPL licences.

Linux, Command line Linux, Command line
  • Finds devices that do not answer ping
  • Shows MAC address vendors
  • The canonical implementations of ping and friends on Linux
  • Maintained with proper IPv6 support and capability-based privileges
  • Works only on the local network segment
  • Command line only, usually needs root
  • Linux only
  • Individual tools are deliberately minimal
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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